Nails For Hanging Gutters

In turn rainwater will run behind gutters that hang too high deteriorating the fascia boards along the way.

Nails for hanging gutters. Gutter placement people usually think that gutters should be placed right on the roofline. I have a 24 bolt cutter which cut those nails like butter. Use a measuring tape to determine the length of the gutter. When installing gutters set the proper slope by driving a nail 1 2 in.

Pounding them back in is a temporary fix at best. This method of installing gutters is a less expensive cost for the gutter company using this method. Just cut the aluminum nails with bolt cutters and then slide the gutters off. Gutter nails or spikes used to hold rain gutters in place can work themselves loose with seasonal movement.

Measure and record the distance from the bottom of the fascia board to this nail. Years ago spikes and ferrules were a common method for hanging gutters. Where gutter nails can come loose over time these will stay put. Here s a quick fix for that problem demonstrate.

Below the shingles on the high side of the gutter run. Nails are affordable and easy to install but they re also prone to gradual slippage as gutters endure repeated water flow. When they come loose the gutters can hang away from the roof which creates openings for the rainfall to leak past. Mark the gutter slope.

Rain gutters should be attached to the fascia and run the entire length of the roof ending with a downspout. The primary difference between gutter nails and screws is that the latter produces a much better hold. They do the job all right but eventually the spikes work themselves loose. Shop our selection of nails for your next project.

One way to make sure your gutter doesn t fall off the house is to install fascia hanger brackets. Our copper slating nails are typically used for installing copper sheet goods and our trim nails are used to install aluminum soffit panels. The ferrul is a bit flimsy in comparison to the screw so is easy to crush if the screw is over torqued. Don t waste your time or gutters trying to pry out the old aluminum nails.

We carry 1 1 2 inch and 1 1 4 inch copper slating nails and 1 1 4 inch trim nails. Generally an older style method the nail goes through the outside of the gutter and passes through the inside and attaches into the fascia board and rafter. If the gutter run measures longer than 40 feet 12 2 m it should be positioned to pitch down from the middle aimed toward a downspout at each end.